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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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