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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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