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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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