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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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