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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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