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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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