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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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