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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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