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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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