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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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