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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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