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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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