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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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