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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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