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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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