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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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