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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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