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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for 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 online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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