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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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