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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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