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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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