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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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