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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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