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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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