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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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