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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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