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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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