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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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