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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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