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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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