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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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