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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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