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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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