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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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