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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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