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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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