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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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