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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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