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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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