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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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