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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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