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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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