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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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