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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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