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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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