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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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