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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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