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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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