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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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