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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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