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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores 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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