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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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