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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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