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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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