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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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