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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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