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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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