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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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