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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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