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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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