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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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