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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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