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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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