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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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