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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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