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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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