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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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