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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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