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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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