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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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