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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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