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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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