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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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