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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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