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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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