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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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