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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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