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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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