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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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