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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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