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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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