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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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