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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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