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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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