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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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