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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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