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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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