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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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