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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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