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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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