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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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