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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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