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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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