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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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