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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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