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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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