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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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