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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important 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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