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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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