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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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