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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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