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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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