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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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