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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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