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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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