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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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