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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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