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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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