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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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