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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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