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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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