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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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