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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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