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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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