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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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