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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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