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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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