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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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