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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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