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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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