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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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