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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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