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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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