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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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