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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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