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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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