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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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