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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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