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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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