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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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