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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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