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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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