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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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