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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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