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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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