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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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