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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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