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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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