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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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