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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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