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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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