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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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