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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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