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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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