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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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