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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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