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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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