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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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