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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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