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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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