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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free 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 many topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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