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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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