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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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