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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the 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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