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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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