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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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