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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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