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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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