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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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