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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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