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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models 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 teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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