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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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