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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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