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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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