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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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