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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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