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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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