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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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