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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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