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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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