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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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