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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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