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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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