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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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