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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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