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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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