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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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