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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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