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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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