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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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