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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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