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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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