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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping 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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