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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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