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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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