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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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