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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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