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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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