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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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