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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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