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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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