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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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