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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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