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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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