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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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