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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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