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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important 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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