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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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