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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational experiments. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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