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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major 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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