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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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