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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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