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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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