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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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