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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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