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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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