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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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