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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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