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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education