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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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