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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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