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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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