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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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