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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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