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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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