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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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