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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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