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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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