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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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