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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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