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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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