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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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