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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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