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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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