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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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