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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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