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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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