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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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