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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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