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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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