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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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