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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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