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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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