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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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