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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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