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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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