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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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