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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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