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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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