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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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