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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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