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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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