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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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