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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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