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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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