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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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