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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning enable humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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