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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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