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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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