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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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