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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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