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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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