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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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