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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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