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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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