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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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