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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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