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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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