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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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