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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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