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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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