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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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