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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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