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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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