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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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