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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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