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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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