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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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