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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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