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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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