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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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