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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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