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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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