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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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