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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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