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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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