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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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