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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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