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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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