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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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