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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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