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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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