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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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