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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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