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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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