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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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