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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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