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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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