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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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