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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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