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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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