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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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