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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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