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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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