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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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