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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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