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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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