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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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