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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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