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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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