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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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