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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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