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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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