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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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