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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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