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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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