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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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