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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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