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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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