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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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