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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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