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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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