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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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