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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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