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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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