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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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