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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major 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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