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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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