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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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