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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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