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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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