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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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