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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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