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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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