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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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