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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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