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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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