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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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