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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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