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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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