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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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