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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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