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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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