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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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