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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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