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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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