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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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