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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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