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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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