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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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