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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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