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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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