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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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