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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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