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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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