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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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