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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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