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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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