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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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