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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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