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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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