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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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