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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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