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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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