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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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