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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle 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 e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand these open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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