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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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