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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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