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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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