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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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