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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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