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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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