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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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