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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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