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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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