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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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