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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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