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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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