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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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