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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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