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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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