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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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