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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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