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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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