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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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