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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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