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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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