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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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