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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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