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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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