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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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