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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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