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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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