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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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