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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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