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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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