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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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