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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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