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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)