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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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