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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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