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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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