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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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