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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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