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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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