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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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