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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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