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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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