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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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