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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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