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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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