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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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