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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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