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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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