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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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