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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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