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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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