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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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