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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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