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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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