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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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