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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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