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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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