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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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