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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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