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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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