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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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