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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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