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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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