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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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