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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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