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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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