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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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