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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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