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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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