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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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