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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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