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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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