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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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