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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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