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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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