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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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