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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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