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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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