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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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