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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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