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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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