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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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