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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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