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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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