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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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