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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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