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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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