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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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