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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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