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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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