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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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