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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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