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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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