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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free 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 quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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