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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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