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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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