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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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