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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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