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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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