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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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