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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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