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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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