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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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