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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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