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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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