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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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