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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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