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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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