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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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