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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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