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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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