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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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