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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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