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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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