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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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