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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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