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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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