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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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