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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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