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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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