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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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