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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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