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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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