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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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