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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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