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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with 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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