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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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