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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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