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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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