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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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