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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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