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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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