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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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