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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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