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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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