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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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