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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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