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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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