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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important 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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