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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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