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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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