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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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