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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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