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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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