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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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