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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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