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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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