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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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