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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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