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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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