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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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