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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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