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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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