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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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