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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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