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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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